Briggs Fischer hangs on tight as he shoots out of the gate for the Mutton Bustin' Event last weekend. Photo by Peggy Fischer. Rodeo results to follow in an issue of The Western Times.
Smiles and laughter filled the dining room during Muffins with Mom, an event held in honor of the lovely Mothers at Hope Springs. Pictured (top left) Debbie Summers and her mother Bonnie Mitten, (top right) Marsha Johnson with her daughters, Gina Johnson Hoffman and Jana Gfeller,... [More]
On Monday, May 12, 2025, Tyler J Willis, 33, Sharon Springs, made his first appearance in Wallace County District Court for case number 2025 WA CR 00006. The Hon Judge Steve Unruh presided. Willis has been charged with the following four counts: Count 1: Rape; Sexual... [More]
Third through fifth grade students from Greeley and Wallace County gathered in Tribune on Wednesday, April 30, to take part in an Agriculture Safety Day. The event, which was sponsored by Greeley and Wallace County Farm Bureaus in partnership with Greeley County FFA, featured... [More]
On Sunday, May 4th, Nicholas Hartman will walk across the stage to accept his diploma, making him the first to be the fifth generation of his family to graduate from Wallace County High School. In 1919, Hartman's Great-Great Grandmother Mabel (Kyner) Jennings was... [More]
On April 7th, Governor Kelly signed SB114 into law, authorizing nonpublic and virtual school students to participate in ancillary public-school activities and making it unlawful for the Kansas state high school activities association and school districts to discriminate against... [More]
Weskan High School sophomore Karsyn Wright recently broke the school record in the 400m with a time of 50.86 -and- the 100m with a time of 10.96. The previous 400m record was set in 1977 by Kevin Cox, Wright’s grandpa’s cousin, with a 51.3. Von Hoss had... [More]
It's official, Staci Hennick has become the newest agent for Farm Bureau. Hennick has been working for Farm Bureau while she was preparing for the testing process. As of April 1st, she is officially an agent for Farm Bureau. She is located at 204 N Main, in the building... [More]
25 Years Ago (2000) The Strand Theater was showing The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas starring Mark Addy, Stephen Baldwin, and Jane Krakowski. The following movie was U-571 starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, and Harvey Keitel. Dr. Augustine Obinnah was available... [More]
30 Years Ago (1995) The Strand Theater was showing Outbreak starring Dustin Hoffman, Morgan Feeman, and Rene Russo. The following movie was A Goofy Movie featuring the voices of Bill Farmer and Wallace Shawn. The Social Hour Club met with Luella Sterrett for an afternoon... [More]
15 Years Ago (2010) The Strand Theater was showing Date Night starring Steve Carell, Tina Fey, and Mark Wahlberg. The following movie was The Back-up Plan starring Jennifer Lopze and Alex O’Loughlin. The WCHS Broadside reported that Taylor Sprinkle and Kelsey Walker... [More]
20 Years Ago (2005) The Strand Theater was showing Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous starring Sandra Bullock, Regina King, and William Shatner. The following movie was Sahara starring Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz. The plant exchange, located in front of The... [More]
25 Years Ago (2000) The Strand Theater was showing Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts and Albert Finney. The following movie was 28 Days starring Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen and Dominic West. USD 241 invited the public to the concert by the musical group... [More]
30 Years Ago (1995) The Strand Theater was showing Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill starring Patrick Swayze and Oliver Platt. The following movie was Major Payne starring Damon Wayans and Michael Ironside. The American Cancer Society would serve sloppy... [More]
15 Years Ago (2010) The Strand Theater was showing How to Train Your Dragon starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker. The following movie was Clash of the Titans starring Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson. Jackie Cox completed her training and ed Dixie Schemm, Ronda Wagoner,... [More]
20 Years Ago (2005) The Strand Theater was showing Man of the House starring Tommy Lee Jones, Christina Milan, and Cedric the Entertainer. The following movie was The Pacifier starring Vin Diesel and Brittany Snow. The Senior Center was host to an educational class on the... [More]
Peak travel season may be over, but that doesn't mean that we are clo shop at the Fort Wallace Museum! We have re-vamped winter hours that are already underway - you can visit Mon - Sat 10-4 MT this winter, weather permitting. If there is questionable weather, you can... [More]
It’s that time again in Wallace! It’s Rodeo Time! This year’s 70th Edition of the Fort Wallace Rodeo is shaping up to be a special one! There are again two performances; Saturday May 25 at 7 pm MDT and then on Sunday May 26 at 5 pm MDT. ission... [More]
This past weekend, the Fort Wallace Museum had record-breaking attendance at the annual Symposium, and an equally successful Fundraiser Banquet. Around 90 people were in attendance at the day’s lectures and presentations, with attendees from all over Kansas, as well as... [More]
The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum will host their annual symposium and banquet on Saturday, March 16, at the museum, with symposium beginning at 8:30 am MDT and Capt. Keogh’s Emerald Banquet at 5 pm MDT. The theme of this year’s events is “The Moccasin... [More]
The Christmas Season approaches! Our annual Candlelight Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00 MT, starting at the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church located on the west side of our Museum grounds. The traditional Swedish Lutheran service in the historic atmosphere... [More]
On Thursday evening, Nov. 2nd, come on over at 6 pm to hear a most talented musician, mandolinist and singer/songwriter John DePew! We will be hosting John inside the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church. John Depew is a Kansas-based musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for... [More]
The fall travel season has featured strong attendance at the Fort Wallace Museum, with many retired couples and international travelers coming through. Our RV Park has also been busy, with many people staying to experience the local flavor of Wallace County. Our summer hours... [More]
This past Friday and Saturday, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds once again sprang to life -this time with the sights and sounds of a Native American village. 10 traditional tipis glowed in the sun, as well as military tents and a complete 1800s chuckwagon set-up. During Friday’s... [More]
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